Nevada Demographics
Nevada is the 33rd most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 3,104,614 residents across 109,860 square miles. That is about 28 people per square mile. 94% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 3,104,614 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 109,860 sq mi |
| Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 94% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Nevada compares to the US
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Central Location: Nevada
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in Nevada
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,265,461 | 7,891.7 | 287 |
| Washoe County | 486,492 | 6,315.9 | 77 |
| Lyon County | 59,235 | 2,003.1 | 30 |
| Carson City | 58,639 | 144.5 | 406 |
| Elko County | 53,702 | 17,173.4 | 3 |
| Nye County | 51,591 | 18,181.9 | 3 |
| Douglas County | 49,488 | 710.5 | 70 |
| Churchill County | 25,516 | 4,950.2 | 5 |
| Humboldt County | 17,285 | 9,640.8 | 2 |
| White Pine County | 9,080 | 8,886.7 | 1 |
| Pershing County | 6,650 | 6,036.6 | 1 |
| Lander County | 5,734 | 5,519.2 | 1 |
| Mineral County | 4,554 | 3,751.3 | 1 |
| Lincoln County | 4,499 | 10,633.4 | 0 |
| Storey County | 4,104 | 263.8 | 16 |
| Eureka County | 1,855 | 4,175.7 | 0 |
| Esmeralda County | 729 | 3,581.9 | 0 |
Largest cities in Nevada
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 641,796 | 141.9 | 4,524 |
| Henderson, NV | 317,637 | 106.4 | 2,984 |
| Reno, NV | 264,173 | 108.9 | 2,427 |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 262,559 | 102.3 | 2,566 |
| Enterprise, NV | 221,831 | 66.0 | 3,361 |
| Spring Valley, NV | 215,597 | 35.5 | 6,072 |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 205,571 | 33.7 | 6,098 |
| Paradise, NV | 191,238 | 42.4 | 4,510 |
| Sparks, NV | 108,397 | 36.5 | 2,970 |
| Carson City, NV | 58,639 | 144.5 | 406 |
| Whitney, NV | 49,061 | 6.8 | 7,204 |
| Pahrump, NV | 44,738 | 328.8 | 136 |
Showing the 12 most populous of 133 — the rest are shown on the map.
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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